Newport Avenue Market "Large Business of the Year"

Newport Avenue Market was honored with the “Large Business of the Year” award by the Bend Chamber of Commerce at the 25th anniversary SAGE Awards Gala. 

“The SAGE Awards honor the very best business achievements in our community. The success of the SAGE Award winners is a true testament to their dedication, ingenuity and vision,” said Robin Rogers of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.

According to the Bend Chamber of Commerce, the “Large Business of the Year” SAGE Award recognizes a local business having a strong community presence and exemplary operational successes in areas such as sound business planning, fiscal responsibility, community involvement, customer service philosophy above and beyond qualities, examples of excellence, 31+ employees, financially stable and operational for a minimum of three years, strong business ethics and integrity, for-profit business, and work process innovation in operating their business.

Founder Rudy Dory along with daughter and COO at Newport, Lauren G.R. Johnson, proudly accepted the award on behalf of Newport Avenue Market and its seriously extraordinary team. “We are absolutely thrilled to be honored with the “Large Business of the Year” award this year,” said Lauren G.R. Johnson, leader of the pack & COO.

Family-owned since 1976, Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Ore., has become a popular grocery and specialty food destination for residents and tourists alike. It is well-known for its “live locally, eat globally” attitude and strong commitment to providing top-quality products and customer-focused services in an environment that is unique, inviting and fun to shop in. The store has been voted “Best of Central Oregon” 15 times by The Source Weekly; won the “Leadership in Composting Award” by the Oregon Refuse & Recycling Association; voted “Deli of Distinction” by Boar’s Head and “Business of the Year” by the Bend Chamber of Commerce; and co-owner Debbie Dory was named “2013 Woman of the Year” by the National Grocers Association. For more information, go to www.newportavemarket.com.

[Photo caption: Rudy Dory, Lauren G.R. Johnson, Spike Bement – Newport Avenue Market by the Bend Chamber of Commerce.]